Design Integration Engineers

Rolls-Royce plc; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Rolls-Royce plc in Bristol is seeking Design Integration Engineers to work at subsystem and system levels, contributing to defence combat system delivery.

You will define and document requirements, integrate across platforms, and support validation and verification activities in highly regulated environments.

Applicants should hold a STEM degree, 3–5 years’ experience, and be able to communicate effectively in a team, with desirable experience in electrical machinery and SC clearance.

Qualifications

• Degree in a STEM subject with 3–5 years in an engineering environment.
• Experience with electrical machinery is desirable.
• Strong numeracy and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Define and document requirements for product subsystems and the whole product.
• Integrate subsystems across platform, system, sub-system, component, and manufacturing processes.
• Support Validation and Verification activities and provide justifications for release to service.
• Collaborate with production and service teams to ensure smooth deployment.

Skills

Highly numerate

Excellent communication

Systems thinking

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Education

STEM degree

Job description

Job DescriptionJob title: Design Integration EngineersWorking pattern: Full-timeLocation: Bristol/HybridWhy Rolls-Royce?At Rolls-Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere.By joining Rolls-Royce, you'll have the opportunity to work on world-class solutions, supported by a culture that believes individuality is our greatest strength, and all perspectives, experiences and backgrounds help us innovate and enable our high-performance culture.Position Summary:We are specifically looking for Product Design Integration Engineers to work at subsystem and system level where you’ll play a vital role in enabling the delivery of our Defence combat strategy for the next 50 years.You would work to design, develop and verify the product subsystem at the Turbine & Combustion, Compressor & Propulsor, Integrated System or Transmission & Structures levels and at the whole Product level.What you will be doing:In this role, you will be accountable for:Systematically investigating and understanding problems; Safety, Quality, Customer Requirements and Business Requirements using Systems Engineering principles.Understanding our products and their interactions at platform, system, sub-system, component, component feature and manufacturing process level.Defining and documenting requirements, including operational and lifecycle contexts.Defining and interpreting product definition and documentation.Demonstrating ability to engineer complex (electro, fluid, thermal, mechanical) systems.Integrating outward to platform and the customer environment and inwards through product systems, sub-systems and components.Defining creative, robust, optimised, solutions managing risk and applying new technology as appropriate to deliver quality within highly regulated industries.Supporting Validation and Verification activities.Creating justifications for release to service.Supporting products in production and service.Who we are looking for:Degree level qualified in a STEM subject and experience in a relevant engineering environment (Mechanical, Aeronautical, Electrical or Controls). Other qualifications, in combination with relevant experience, may also be considered. Experience with electrical machinery (desirable).3-5 years experience minimum.Highly numerate with good technical and analytical skills, problem-solving ability and capable of systems level thinking. Excellent communication; written, interpersonal and presentation skills, and will need to be able to contribute effectively in a team environment.Able to work accurately and at pace. Driven to succeed and can take the lead in identifying project requirements, specifying and executing packages of work.Regional Benefits:Generous Annual LeaveRetirement SavingsGroup Life Assurance provides for a lump sum benefit if you die whilst employed by Rolls-RoyceGroup Income Protection provides an income in the event that you are unable to work due to illness or injuryYour Shares: Matched is a simple way to own Rolls-Royce shares and invest in our future, together. Buy one share, get one free!Our vision is to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that shaped our history continues into our future. Our multi-year transformation programme aims to turn Rolls-Royce into a high-performing, competitive, resilient and growing company. Join us, and it can be your future vision too.Rolls-Royce are committed to being a respectful, inclusive, and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued, diverse perspectives fuel innovation, and everyone can thrive.To work for the Rolls-Royce Defence business, you will need to hold a Security Check (SC) clearance. Rolls-Royce will support the application for Security Clearance if you do not currently already have this in place.As part of our selection process, candidates in certain locations may be asked to complete an online assessment, which can include cognitive and behavioural aptitude testing relevant to the role. If required, full instructions for the next steps will be provided.Job CategoryValidation and VerificationPosting Date13 Aug 2026; 00:08Posting End Date12 Aug 2026